Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:00pm on 15 Jun 2026,Monday International
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that children under the age of 16 will be banned from using major social media platforms from spring 2027. The restriction will apply to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X, but messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal will be exempt. Starmer said he was "not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children" and called a full ban the right decision. The move follows growing concerns over online harms and pressure from bereaved families, while critics argue platforms should be made safer instead of introducing a blanket ban. (PC: BBC)
